Svalbard Expedition

Photographer-led

Our 2027 expedition is sold out. We are now taking bookings for 2028; departure dates will be confirmed.

Join our exclusive Svalbard expedition, a once-in-a-lifetime voyage to one of Earth’s last true frontiers, where towering glaciers meet the profound silence of the High Arctic. Sail through ice-filled fjords as light dances across sculpted snow and drifting pack ice, in quiet search of Polar Bears, Walrus, Seals, and seabirds.

Each encounter introduces you to the raw, elemental power of Mother Earth. Guided by expert photographers and naturalists, this intimate small-ship journey offers rare access to the jewels of the Arctic, revealing the planet at its most pristine, powerful, and humbling accents, a living marvel few will ever witness.

Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago set between mainland Norway and the North Pole, stands among the planet’s most spectacular Arctic frontiers. Discovered by Willem Barentsz in 1596, it lies approximately 965 km from the Pole and 644 km north of Norway.

With nearly 60% of its 39,784 km² landmass blanketed in ice, Svalbard remains Europe’s largest true wilderness, vast and elemental, and profoundly untouched.

Highlights

Just 12 guests aboard M/V Virgo
Remote fjords, ice edges and Arctic wildlife
Zodiac cruises and shore landings
Guidance from naturalists and photographers

Expedition rhythm

Day 01Embark in Longyearbyen

Meet your expedition team and crew at the dock in Longyearbyen at 16:00 hrs and embark M/V Virgo.

Days 02–09Explore the archipelago

For the next eight days, we travel in full expedition mode, allowing ice conditions, weather, and wildlife activity to shape our route. Throughout the voyage, your expedition leader and guides keep you informed and ready for every photographic opportunity, whether it is a Polar Bear on the ice, a breaching Whale, or the soft glow of the midnight sun illuminating a glacier face.

Day 10Return to Longyearbyen

Enjoy a final breakfast on board as M/V Virgo docks back in Longyearbyen.

Inclusions

Expedition activities (Zodiac cruises, shore landings, and hikes).
Professional guides providing lectures and hands-on, in-field tutorials.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (welcome day includes dinner only; final day includes breakfast only).
Welcome cocktail; wine served with the farewell dinner.
Daily cabin housekeeping and turndown service.

Exclusions

Travel to and from the starting point in Longyearbyen.
Taxes, levies, insurance, visa fees, immigration duties, or other travel services (where applicable).
Personal items, including expedition clothing.
Alcoholic beverages.
Crew gratuities.

Field notes in photographs

From the field.

Wildlife encounters sit within a larger story of weather, terrain, patience and place.

Photography tour questions

Before you set out.

Dates, equipment and what to expect on your photography tour.

When does this tour depart?

The next departure is 2028 — dates to be confirmed. See the departure list for other available dates.

What photography experience do I need?

Photography-led private or small-group safari. Share your experience and goals with the team so they can confirm whether this tour is suitable for you.

What equipment should I bring?

A tailored packing and camera note is shared before departure

Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?

Wildlife moves freely. Sightings depend on animal behaviour, weather and conditions in the field and cannot be guaranteed.

How do I check availability and book?

Use the tour enquiry form with your preferred dates and group size. Request a confirmed quote, inclusions and booking conditions before making payment.

Before you book

Booking & payment details.

Journey proposals are personalised and subject to availability, local park rules, lodge policies and final confirmation by a specialist.

Payment schedule and cancellation conditions

Request the deposit amount, balance due date, cancellation charges and any non-refundable costs for your selected departure before making a payment. These details are not published for this tour.

What does the price cover?

Review the tour’s inclusions and exclusions and request a written quote for your travel dates, accommodation and group. Ask the team to confirm the currency, taxes and any optional or additional costs.

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Expedition enquiry

Enquire about this trip.

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Expedition: Svalbard Expedition
Departure: 2028 — dates to be confirmed
Led by: Gaurav Ramnarayanan

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